Do You Tweet "I Love You"?

New study shows love letters are a thing of the past.

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Romance has changed over the years. From texting your partner "dinner is ready" to saying "Happy Anniversary" on Facebook, it seems as though many of our old love rituals have fallen by the wayside.

In fact, a new survey found that only 6 percent of women and 4 percent of men still write love letters, while modes such as text, Facebook, and Twitter have become more popular (97 percent percent of women and 89 percent percent of men say "I love you" through text, while 43 percent of women and 39 percent of men use Twitter to express their feelings).

What do these changing technological times mean for our relationships, and is there any downside to these public displays of love? Some things to consider:

Try slipping him a note. While wishing your partner a happy anniversary on Facebook can be a touching way to express your love to the world, it doesn’t have the same impact as a handwritten and thoughtful card. If social media is the main way (or the only way) you express your love to your partner as of late, it might be time to get back to basics. Instead of sending him an email during the day or texting him "I love you," why not slip a note into his briefcase or even surprise him for an impromptu lunch? As wonderful as social media is, it can never replace the tiny gestures of intimacy and love that you both hold dear.

Use social media as a mood booster. You can use tools such as Twitter and Facebook to boost your partner’s mood and bring a smile to his face. For example, he might be up to his limit at work, but seeing a flirty "hey, Sexy" on his Facebook page or a picture of you two smiling at a recent baseball game might be just what he needs to get him in a better mood.

Don’t vent, compliment. Sometimes people use the Internet to embarrass or castigate their partners, such as by tweeting, "Can’t believe my husband didn’t remember to get the oil checked #lazy" or "Someone overdrew the checking account this month #whydidigetmarried." Instead of using social media to complain about your spouse (even in a "joking" way), why not use your profile to brag about how great your partner is? For example, the next time your sweetie makes an amazing dinner or lands a promotion, why not post it proudly? So rather than calling out all the negative things your partner does, highlight the positive — not only will your friends and followers appreciate it, but it will also help keep you in a grateful frame of mind. Not to mention, it will make your partner feel like a million bucks!

So go ahead and tweet "I love you"…just don’t forget to say it in person, too!

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